What men need to know before getting a facelift

Tuesday April 10, 2007 in: Cut the Gut Tag(s):

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Plastic surgery is no longer a taboo for men. In fact, more and more men are going under the knife in order to enhance their looks. Before, men only go to plastic surgeons for hair transplants. Now, they are asking for nose jobs, liposuction, pec implants, tummy tucks, and facelifts. Yes, men are concerned about getting old and are trying their best to look good as they get older.

For men who want to take years off their faces, a facelift can be a great option to consider. However, before they decide on undergoing the operation, they have to know first the essentials about facelift surgery especially in terms of how they are going to deal with the changes they have to make after the operation.

Before a guy goes for a facelift, he needs to be aware that he most likely cannot hide the scars from a facelift procedure as much as a woman can. Incisions are usually made near the hairline and since men tend to wear their hair shorter than women, this might ask for some remedial maneuvers. To prevent scars from becoming noticeable, plastic surgeons can decide to place the incisions inside the ear, near the natural crease of the sideburn, under the chin or further back into the lower scalp under the hair. Because of this, men may have to change their hairstyle b growing sideburns to conceal the incision.

Men should also take note that if they had hair growing where the skin was pulled back, the hair may not grow their again. If the incision is done under the chin, men may need to use a safety razor rather than an electric razor.

Also, men's faces have more blood vessels than women's. This means that they are at a higher risk for blood clotting.

Men should also be aware of the risks associated with the surgery. Visible scars, nerve damage, allergic reactions to anesthesia, and numbness to the face, are rare cases but they are possible. To avoid risks and complications, men need to avoid strenuous activities like working out, smoking, and sex for at least a week or two to minimize risk of splitting the stitches.

It is also important that men choose the right doctor who will perform the surgery. It is better that they do their own research and ask around.

Finally, men have to keep in mind that a facelift surgery can only bring in temporary results. It can never stop aging.

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where are the after and before picture of guys ?

jorge at 6:16am on Apr 23, 2007

I work with a lot of plastic surgeons around the country, including a Las Vegas cosmetic surgeon, so I read a lot of magazine articles, blogs/posts about plastic surgery, not to mention watch TV shows such as nip/tuck and Dr. 90210. From my readings/watching (I'm not a doctor), yeah, more and more men are taking a closer look at themselves and then another look at plastic surgery. I just read an article today, though, about how a lot of people - men AND women - are taking another look at surgical plastic surgery procedures such as a facelift. Basically, the premise of the article was that while facial fillers, implants and Botox have been hugely popular the last few years, more and more people are considering a facelift to treat long-term the signs of aging. I don't know, just thought it was interesting, because obviously surgery - elective or not - isn't usually something someone would choose over noninvasive procedures. Anyway, it's not surprising that more men are considering plastic surgery procedures. I mean, look at this site: there are posts about John Cusack (sp?), Hugh Hefner, etc. If they're not opposed to it, then why should the average man on the street?

Anonymous at 2:27am on Aug 6, 2007

Men Same As Women

I work with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs a lot of plastic surgery in New Jersey on both women and men, and though I'm not a doc myself, like women, men need to know:

1. Why, really, they're considering a facelift
2. Who they're doing it for (should be only for themselves)
3. As much about a facelift as possible
4. Who's performing their facelift. This is especially important. An MD can say that s/he's a "cosmetic" surgeon. Make sure your doctor is a BOARD CERTIFIED (can't stress that enough) plastic surgeon.

Anonymous at 11:19pm on Nov 14, 2007

Where You Can Get More B&A Photos

Jorge makes a great point about plastic surgeons not doing a very good job of posting pictures of guys who've had facelifts. But of course there are privacy issues to keep in mind on the Web as well. I work with a Lake Forest plastic surgeon and he shows before and after photos to his facial plastic surgery patients in Chicago when they come in for a consultation, not online. There are ways to mask identities somewhat online, but then you also mask the results a little too. I would encourage any guy who wants to see facelift results to do a little homework on the Web and then come in to talk with a plastic surgeon.

Anonymous at 12:53am on Feb 21, 2008

You're Unique... So Is Your Surgery

As more men, especially baby boomer men, turn to plastic surgery to look their best, it's important for them to know that no two surgeries are exactly the same (because all patients are unique). Also, men and women are different, obviously. I'm not a doctor, but I work with three board certified plastic surgeons who specialize in Atlanta face lift, and the following are my recommendations for any man thinking about a facelift:

1. only elect surgery for yourself, because you believe it might make you feel better about yourself
2. have realistic expectations
3. don't try to do too much too quickly. in other words, attempting to take 10 years off should be the goal, probably, rather than trying to take 20 or 30 years off
4. work with a board certified plastic surgeon

Anonymous at 8:26pm on Apr 9, 2008

Men and women are different... obviously

So, my advice, although i'm not a surgeon, would be to find a plastic surgeon that specializes in male plastic surgery. Why? Well, again, it should be obvious, but because the fact is, men's faces are not the same. And, the tendency (as seen on the faces of celebrities such as Mickey Rourke, Bruce Jenner, Axl Rose, Carrot Top, etc.) is to try to do too much, resulting in a "feminization" of the face.

Anonymous at 8:59pm on May 8, 2008

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